Hopkinsville City Council approved incentives for a Sisk Auto Mall Honda expansion and heard concerns from the public about recent dog attacks in the city.
The Sisk Honda dealership would be constructed at the intersection of Fort Campbell Boulevard and the Eagle Way Bypass, across the road from Tractor Supply and Sisk Nissan. City Clerk Chrissy Fletcher read the municipal order, saying the construction will be a $3.8 million investment and will create approximately 17 jobs.
The incentives approved include rebates of 50 percent of the total occupational license fees revenues for a period of 10 years and rebates of 80 percent of any increase in property tax revenue for a period of 15 years.
During public comments, two people spoke about the recent dog attacks in the city, one of which seriously injured a mail carrier on South Jessup Avenue and another that injured two people on McHenry Street.
Curtiss McColm is a mail carrier in the city and says dogs are one of the most dangerous hazards those in his profession face on a daily basis. He says the victim of the South Jessup attack is recovering, but has had to undergo multiple procedures, including skin grafting and rabies shots.
McColm offered some possible solutions—including the banning of pit bulls—but says if that’s not feasible then there could be restrictions to owning the dogs, including muzzling and insurance requirements.
Thomas James also spoke, saying something must be done to make sure no one else suffers from an attack—James lives on McHenry Street and witnessed the attack and described it as horrific.
Councilmember Darvin Adams says he intends to make sure some kind of solution takes place to guarantee the safety of the public.
Retiring Hopkinsville Fire Lieutenant Doc Knight was recognized for his years of dedication and service to the community, while recently promoted Lieutenants Nicholas Marlowe and Curtis Sauers were sworn in.
